The LRT system is planned to be built with elevated structures connecting the sub-urban centers of Lau Chi Market in the southwest of Medan with sub-city centers in the northeastern part of Medan along 21 km and through 16 stations.
The BRT system connects the western part of the Pinang Baris Terminal with the Amplas Terminal in the southeastern part of the city. The BRT system will cross Jalan Sisingamaraja to Jalan Gatot Subroto with a length of 18.4 km. The Merdeka Square area is the main transport point of Medan which will accommodate the integration between the LRT and the BRT systems as well as the inter-city rail and airport rail.